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542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 - Property report

Also known as: 542 5th Ave

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Property type

Flats & Duplex (F)

Year built

1908

Lot sq. ft.

3,006

Sale price

$1,350,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
542 5th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
Alternate address(es)
544 5th Ave
Zip code
94118
Neighborhood
Inner Richmond
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
1547-039

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/26/2019
Sale price
$1,350,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$17,462
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Building
Property type
Flats & Duplex
Building sq. ft.
1,570
Stories
2
Year built
1908
Building material
D
Rooms
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.069
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential- House, Three Family (RH-3)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
73 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
San Francisco Unified School District

Ownership information for 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/12/2019 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXX X
09/12/2019 Substitution Trustee XXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/26/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
08/26/2019 Grant Deed XXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/31/2019 Residential Energy & Water Cons Inspect XXX XXXXX
07/10/2014 Quit Claim Deed XXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXX X
06/30/2009 Deed XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX X
05/15/2009 Deed of Trust XXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/15/2009 Deed XXXX X X XXXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXX X
05/15/2009 Certification of Trust XXXX X X XXXX XXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$17,462
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,476,416
Land value
$1,033,493
Building value
$442,923

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,476,416 1.1827 $17,462 +2.98%
2024-2025 $1,447,468 1.1714 $16,956 +1.45%
2023-2024 $1,419,087 1.1777 $16,713 +1.83%
2022-2023 $1,391,263 1.1797 $16,413 +1.76%
2021-2022 $1,363,985 1.18248 $16,129 -0.31%
2020-2021 $1,350,000 1.1984 $16,178 +60.51%
2019-2020 $854,121 1.1801 $10,079 +3.51%
2018-2019 $837,294 1.163 $9,738 +1.19%
2017-2018 $820,879 1.1723 $9,623 +1.11%
2016-2017 $804,785 1.1826 $9,517 +1.52%

Permit information for 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/18/2024
06/01/1992
02/26/1991

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

San Francisco residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,500,000

15.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,155

11.2% Y-o-Y

San Francisco county median sale price

$1,500,000

15.4% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School 7 Public K-5 215 0.17
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 160 0.27
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.34
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.34
Peabody (George) Elementary School 8 Public K-5 269 0.40
One Fifty Parker Avenue School NR Private K 0 0.56
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.58
Sutro Elementary School 9 Public K-5 219 0.60
New Traditions Elementary School 8 Public K-5 256 0.74
Argonne Elementary School 6 Public K-5 361 0.79
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 160 0.27
Challenge To Learning NR Private 7-12 0 0.34
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.34
Roosevelt Middle School 8 Public 6-8 666 0.35
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.48
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Challenge To Learning NR Private 7-12 0 0.34
Nativity High school NR Private 9-12 0 0.34
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.48
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.58
San Francisco High School of the Arts NR Private 6-11 23 0.76
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School 7 Public 9-12 549 0.91
Independence High School 5 Public 9-12 205 1.04
San Francisco County Rop School NR Public 10-12 0 1.17

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

The development at 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 has a total of 1,570 square feet.

When was 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 was last sold on 08/26/2019 for $1,350,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 is currently assessed at $1,476,416.

What are the property taxes for 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

The property taxes for 542 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 total $17,461.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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